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Kiev-born Delena is making waves with her ambitious take on modern pop music and strong message on female empowerment.

Born in Kiev, Delena relocated to a Switzerland school at just 12 years old and went on to London, to study at the London Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance. Music was always in her veins, through her relation to Ukrainian screenwriter, film producer, and director Alexander Dovzhenko.

Ever keen to inspire, we decided to ask Delena to put together a playlist for the Indietronica readers that does just that. Check it out below.

Ariana Grande – God is a womanGod is women.

Alicia Keys – Girl On fireThe vocal is great.

Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)It has a very strong message.

Little Mix – SaluteIt’s the sound of female empowerment.

Gloria Gaynor – I will surviveI listen to this song when I’m scared.

Lesley Gore – You Don’t Own MeI feel very independent.

Lady Gaga – Born this wayI’m in a right track baby I was born this way.

Delena – AnimalPower and will.

Ariana Grande – Dangerous WomanSexy.

Christina Aguilera – Fall In Line (Feat. Demi Lovato)It’s so important to know who you are and follow what is right for you.

Madonna – Material GirlMadonna is just an icon.

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have FunMakes me want to dance with my girls.

Aretha Franklin – RespectIt’s a statement.

Alessia Cara – Scars To Your BeautifulWe are how we are and it’s can be sometimes challenging to except it.

Donna Summer – She Works Hard For The MoneyI always say that hard work pays off.

Indietronica duo Dana And The Wolf have a good attitude problem, and it’s damn right infectious. But don’t judge too quickly and think all they do is like to party as they also enjoy a good musical!

Their new single ‘Got Me Poly’ tackles the prejudice towards polyamorous relationships. As Daniel puts it “At the end of the day being “poly” is just as ridiculous and insatiable as “mono;” the latter is just more boring.”

Following on from the epic ‘Paper Thin,’ is the video for ‘Hurts So Good,’ directed by the acclaimed screenwriter and director, Andreas Öhman at Naïve Studio in Sweden.

About the video, Astrid remarks:

“It was a very cool experience to do this music video. I went to Stockholm for two days, and we filmed it by a beautiful summer house outside of the city, as well as in a studio. It felt so uncomfortable doing the scenes with the actor which depict the aspects of a complicated relationship reflected in the song’s lyrics. But after seeing the final result it was so worth it. I’m very happy with the video, and I think it suits both the song and me.”

It’s the lead single from her upcoming, self-titled EP, and was written by Lindy Robbins (Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato) and Julia Michaels (Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, Little Mix) and produced by Max Martin Studios and MAG. That would explain the strong pop influence!

Of the EP, Astrid says:

“Until now, my fans have had to wait a long time to hear new music from me, one track a year! But, I’ve been in the studio, working hard, and now I have lots to share with you. This May, my first 5 track EP will be coming to you all to listen to whenever and wherever! I am so excited!”